AASV Foundation 2017 Fundraising Auction

Aim for the Sky in the Mile High - Give Generously in Denver!

Monday, February 27, 2017
Hyatt Regency Denver
Denver, Colorado

Thank you to all of the donors, bidders, and buyers for making this year's AASV Foundation fundraiser a huge success!

Total proceeds: $112,666!

Contributions (Total = $10,501)

We're grateful to the following individuals and corporate sponsors who have
made monetary contributions to support the AASV Foundation Auction.
Please thank them - and all of our item donors - for their generous
support!

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS (#1-12)
Total raised = $84,825

Whether you are fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, or King Mackerel, Bill Collector Charters' goal is to make your fishing experience the very best. They give their customers 110% every day to make sure they return year after year. Capt. Stephen Draughon has over 25 years' experience fishing the waters off the North Carolina coast in his 52' Custom Carolina Sportfisherman that is heated and air-conditioned.

This trip includes a full-day Gulf Stream fishing trip from the beautiful Morehead City waterfront for 6 individuals plus $500 to use towards accommodations. Tips and cleaning of fish not included.

To help members of the pork industry have some much needed rest and relaxation, Zoetis is donating a $3000 gift card to Apple Vacation (www.applevacations.com). You can choose your own location for an all-inclusive vacation. Apple Vacations says “All-Inclusive means you can truly relax and indulge on your vacation, because it's all included. Apple Vacations packs just about everything in our all-inclusive vacation packages -- including transportation, your hotel stay, meals and drinks.” Leave your worry and wallet home, because with Apple Vacations everything is included. Plan your trip and let them take care of the details. With great locations all over the world, you will find something you will love. Relax and Enjoy!”

Grandview River House is an ideal place for 2-3 families to get together for a summer vacation, a business meeting or a company retreat, as you can see from the attached photos and brochure.

The facility is 10 miles east of Muncie, Indiana, sitting along the edge of the waters of the White River. Imagine you and your family sitting on the back porch at one of the 4 umbrella-shaded tables relaxing to the soothing sounds of the flowing waters. Or maybe you would prefer a nice walk on the trails through the woods. Perhaps you are a swimmer or a fishing buff; we have 2 fully stocked lakes that will get your enthusiastic sportsman blood rolling. Perhaps you like playing volleyball; we have a nice open area where we can set up the volleyball net. Grandview River House has a lot to offer for everyone!

Grandview River House has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths (with the master bath having a spa tub), a very large living room, dining room and a conference room that seats up to 12 people. Our large conference room can hold up to 50 people. If more lodging rooms are needed, we have another facility that is within walking distance of Grandview River House. This facility is called “Mr. Ye’s Manor.” This is a great facility for any company looking to accommodate a larger sleeping capacity. It is a 7400 square foot, 3-level house that has 4 bedrooms and 5 full baths. The fully finished basement has 20 bunk beds and a game/workout room.

The winning bidder for this vacation or retreat offer would have the following included:

Overnight lodging is based for 5 days. But more days are available.
We would pick your party up at the Indianapolis International Airport if necessary.
Use of one of our vehicles during your stay.
Breakfast cooked every morning by Dr. Dale A. Hendrickson.

Our kitchens are fully furnished but for an additional fee we offer catering. We would be happy to set up and cater any or all of your meals.

Retail value: This Grandview River House Vacation or Retreat is valued at 5 days for $2,000. If you would wish to have both facilities the value for both locations for 5 days/nights, the value is $4,500.

Enjoy some of Iowa's best pheasant hunting on Highland Hideaway Hunting
Preserve in Riverside, Iowa. Dates for the hunt are subject to booking,
but very flexible. Bring your own dogs or they can be provided. A Fast
Genetics representative will accompany your group of four on the hunt.
Here's what's included:

Spend a week exploring the country of Spain, from white-washed hilltop villages to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! The history and beauty of Spain make it a wonderful vacation destination. Airline tickets and lodging for four are included.

This year, the Packers Backers offer 4 tickets to a Green Bay Packers 2017/18 season football game, including Lambeau Field parking, a marvelous tailgating pre-game party, and seats in the glassed-in upper deck. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to select the home game of their choice.

As a bonus, the lucky bidder will also receive a hand-carved, 24-inch wooden plaque with Aaron Rodgers' number and signature, made by a local Green Bay artisan, Bob Ayres. Bob, his work, and an experience he had with Aaron Rodgers is featured in this YouTube video - check it out! These plaques can be found in many of the Green Bay area restaurants and are a highly desirable addition to any Packer Players Collection.

The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will host a Diagnostic Laboratory Training Workshop from your clinic, production system, technical service, or sales team and provide a $2500 credit in diagnostic service fees to purchaser’s VDL account, and credit for up to 6 rooms (nights) stay at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames for use at purchaser’s discretion.

The workshop will include a one-day wet-lab tailored to your needs at the ISU VDL. This session will include an extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the diagnostic process, provide participants practical information and skills to enhance the value of their future diagnostic submissions, and offer an in-depth look into the ancillary laboratory technologies used to support the diagnostic services at the ISU VDL.

A lunch with ISU VDL faculty and staff will be provided on day of workshop.

Retail value: $3,500

9. Trip for Two to Napa Valley, California
Donated by: Suidae Health and Production
Purchased by: Dr. George Charbonneau, $5200

Napa Valley is the ultimate wine country, with over 500 wineries dotting the picturesque valley. Just 30 miles long and 5 miles wide, Napa Valley has the perfect climate, soil, and topography to harvest legendary Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Beyond wine, Napa Valley is a transformative utopia with gourmet dining, deluxe lodging, and modern culture. Welcome to wine country paradise!
This trip includes:

1) 3 nights' lodging at the Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer located in St Helena, a quaint town located centrally in the valley. (Lodging is pending availability for your selected dates. If the resort is full during your selected dates, an alternative location will be provided. Lodging is based on single room, double occupancy)

2) One day of chauffered winery tours (wine tasting fees and gratuities not included)

Now THAT's a knife! The blade on this beauty is six inches long and made of 440c stainless steel. The handle is stabilized box elder and buffalo horn with a nickel/silver guard, making the overall length 10.5 inches. This knife was crafted by Dr. Jerry Johnson, a professional knife maker and member of the Knife Maker's Guild. He's been doing this for over 25 years and has multiple awards for his work. There will be a case for the knife, and the winning bidder will have the option of having his/her name engraved on the blade.

Slow down and soak up some sun with a 3-night, 4-day escape to the Florida Keys. On Day 1, fly into cosmopolitan Miami, Florida, and buckle up for your convertible drive south to Key West's award-winning Ocean Key Resort & Spa: www.oceankey.com. Spend 2 nights at the Ocean Key Resort and Spa, the perfect balance of play and relaxation. Step out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful Florida Keys and Key West. Drive back to Miami on Day 3, stay over at the Hilton Miami Airport and depart for home the following day.

This package includes 2 US domestic round-trip coach tickets and a $500 resort credit in addition to the 2 nights' lodging at the resort, vehicle rental, and Miami overnight stay. The trip must be booked and taken during the 2017 calendar year; contact Michelle Campbell at BI to make travel arrangements.

Join the fight against hunger! Your successful bid will be matched by a donation in your name to fight hunger. This opportunity to help fight childhood hunger and support child education comes from Pipestone Veterinary Services of Pipestone, Minnesota. The successful bidder will have a matching donation made in their name by Pipestone to The Adams Thermal Foundation: www.adamsthermalfoundation.org/projects-africa.php.

Adams Thermal Foundation operates two schools in Ethiopia enrolling the “poorest of the poor” – children who are orphaned, HIV-positive or who struggle from the effects of extreme poverty. Adams Thermal Academies enroll 900 students from kindergarten through grade 10. Children receive an exceptional education, clothing, textbooks and school materials, food, medical attention and transportation. In addition, parents or guardians are taught job skills and receive mentoring to start their own businesses. Adams Thermal Academies create opportunities to break the cycle of poverty, through job skills and mentoring in the short-term and preparing students to succeed in college for the long-term.

Currently, a high school building is under construction at Adams Thermal Academy in Hosanna, Ethiopia which will allow 400 more students to enroll beginning in 2017. In addition, a kitchen, food storage facility and dining hall are being constructed at Adams Thermal Academy in Ottoro, Ethiopia which will enable nearly 500 students there to receive proper nutrition through a meal program beginning in the fall of 2017.

In addition, one Pipestone veterinarian and one Pipestone staff member will be visiting the project in 2017 and the successful bidder will have the option to accompany Pipestone during this visit to the charity project.

This medium cuff bracelet from Montana Silversmiths has three rows of sparkling cubic zirconia stones. Perfect for an evening out or when you just want to glamour up your style; this bracelet will shine! It's 7" long and 1.16" wide.

Looking for a jewelry set that has some beautiful sparkle and elegance?
This is the perfect set from Montana Silversmiths. A waving line of eight graduated cubic
zirconia wind their way down, while each curve is hugged by a line of
antiqued silver finished pinpoints. The necklace pendant hangs from a 19-inch princess length chain, and the earrings dangle from stainless steel French
hooks. F

This sketch of a happy, relaxing hog was purchased at the Iowa State University Memorial Union in 1981 as a gift for Dr. Lewis Runnels. 1981 is so last-century, but the art lives on (as does Dr. Lewis Runnels)! The framed sketch is about 13" x 14" x 1.25". The handmade display stand is made from Iowa walnut and measures about 10.25" x 6.5" x 1.5". All are suitable for the carry-on baggage of the winning bidder - so no excuses!

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Templeton Rye, this collector's edition bottle is one of only 6080, hand-numbered and attractively packaged in a commemorative box. The Templeton Rye website describes it as having a "smooth body and a long finish - a testament to the people and the strong community spirit of Templeton, Iowa."

This AASV display for your office desk features a Hampshire boar and a white line sow. It measures approximately 21" wide by 7" tall. The lifelike sculptures by Carol Herden display exceptional detail!

Don't hunt? Don't fish? Go on a shopping spree with 1 to 3 gift cards.
Use anywhere! We have 3 gift cards for you to bid on - cards P, I, and
G! They are mystery cards - the mystery is that no one knows what you
will buy and you don't know the value of the card(s) you're bidding on!
Each card is worth from $100 to $500. But there's more value to the
cards than meets the eye - the pig featured on the cards is Jasper, who
belonged to Dr. Max Rodibaugh's father and was the Grand Champion barrow
at the 1969 Chicago International. Jasper's claim to fame doesn't
stop there - he was also the pig the small Breyer model was made from.
After you exhaust the funds on the card, you'll want to frame it for
posterity!

Bid often - have fun bidding,
supporting the Foundation, and shopping!

You'll be ready for any tailgate, barbecue, or campout with this Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler! Fill it with your favorite cuts of pork using $200 worth of pork gift certificates included with the cooler. Swine Vet Center has donated TWO of these "package deals" - one Yeti is white, the other is Desert Tan. Bid on your favorite - or both!

Bringin' home the bacon and more! Hormel has put together a gourmet collection of Black Label Bacon and Curemaster Reserve Ham. The Black Label Bacon Certificate has a $50 value for use on E-Commerce, and the Curemaster Reserve Certificate has a $105 value and can be used on any variety of Curemaster Ham. "More" includes a Curemaster Reserve Glaze flight, a Black Label Bacon VR Goggle set, a Black Label Bacon leather wallet and Black Label Bacon bottle openers! To top off the collection with class, a bottle of Johnny Walker Double Black Scotch AND a bottle of Special Reserve 10th Anniversary 10-Year Templeton Rye (The Good Stuff) are included. Put it all together and this package puts some real pork meaning to the phrase "The Good Stuff"!! The Hormel package and Johnny Walker Scotch is donated by Hormel Foods and the 10th Anniversary Templeton Rye is donated by Paul and Deb Sundberg.

A fresh Maine lobster dinner with all the fixings will be shipped directly to your door from Harbor Fish Market in Portland, Maine! It will include six 1 1/2 pound Maine lobsters, six servings of New England clam chowder, lobster bibs, and utensils.

The YETI TANK® 45 will keep 52 cans or a pony keg of your favorite beer icy cold for your next get-together! It has a rotomolded design and poyurethane foam insulation for maximum ice retention, durability, and puddle-free performance. The YETI TANK lids are made of UV-resistant, marine-grade material. At a whopping 3/4 lb, the Brick has bottle cap busting power and its cast stainless design gives your bar top, office desk, or den a premium look. The YETI Colster® is like a stainless steel bear hug (or can cooler) for your sodas or longnecks. The Load-and-Lock™ gasket secures your drink in place while the Colster's double-wall vacuum insulation keeps your beer or soda frosty longer.

This basket comes in a beer bucket from Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company! It includes a four-pack of their award-winning Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, a bottle koozie, a beer glass, a bottle opener and a hat!

This handmade alderwood 3-compartment pen box features the AASV logo on one side and the veterinary staff on the other. It's 11" wide, 4 1/4" tall, and 3" deep. A beautiful and handy item for your desk or countertop to minimize clutter and help keep you organized! We'll have 2 pen boxes, to auction separately.

Wonderful gifts from Wisconsin! This cute bag was hand-made by a talented Wisconsin seamstress, Julie LeFevre. Julie's daughter Claire is a 4th-year veterinary student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, soon to be a swine practitioner! This adorable bag will be filled with lots of goodies hand-crafted in the great state of Wisconsin.

The SDSU Signature Wool Project was developed by a joint effort of the South Dakota Sheep Growers Association, the SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and the SDSU College of Education and Human Sciences, with assistance from Center of Nation Wool, Inc. and Faribault Woolen Mills, Inc.You'll enjoy this cozy stadium blanket while sporting SDSU pride in
Jackrabbit yellow and blue plaid. The throw is made of 100% South
Dakota-grown wool, and is cold water washable.

Each set of 5 notecards includes 2 pig-themed cards, 2 cards with
pressed flowers, and one mystery card, with envelopes. Each card was handcrafted with
care by Karen Richardson, the Publications Manager for the Journal of Swine Health and Production. She has provided two sets of cards, to be auctioned separately.

Besides being Associate Editor of the Journal of Swine Health and Production, Dr. Judi Bell is an avid and accomplished knitter and has donated several sweaters for past foundation auctions. This year, she's knit a child's sweater (size 8) of green wool; it features a Duroc pig on the front. Since the sweater is
made of real wool, it should be hand-washed in cool water with Lux or other
soap suitable for woolens, and dried flat on a towel.

Our "Merry Pigs" are the result of a special collaboration with several artists. Each pig is hand-painted and has its own unique design. The artists work at Hint & Tint, a studio/shop where people with disabilities can discover and develop their talents and skills. Together they make and sell original, handmade products of high quality.

Each pig is approximate 7" long by 3" high. They make a lovely pair, but we'll auction them separately.

This 11x14" hand-drawn original pastel portrait was created by Iowa artist, Brittany Naumann. The portrait was made using the highest quality pastel pencils on PastelMat and is ensured to be archival. It will be framed and matted.

Check out this hooded child's towel poncho with colorful pocket, lining, and trims! The poncho slips over the child's head and is a comfortable towel wrap while child plays at the beach, pool, or after a bath. Suitable for a boy or girl, this turquoise poncho is sized to fit 3-4-5T. Beach toy accessories also provided.

This child's hooded navy towel poncho with fun fishy pocket and lining is perfect for bath, beach, or pool! The poncho slips over the child's head and is a comfortable towel wrap while child plays. Size 4-5-6T. Beach toy accessories also provided.

"Wyoming Wilderness" was the first item auctioned by the AASV Foundation at the inaugural LIVE auction in 2000, and it was purchased by Dr. Don Walter. Don says, "My friend Tony Scheiber donated it, and my wife Julie and I have greatly enjoyed its inspiring interpretation of the Absaroka Mountains near Yellowstone National Park. We hope the winning bidder will enjoy it as much as we have, and we are pleased that it will once more benefit the AASV Foundation!"

The SoundDock Series III digital music system
lets you play music from any iPod or iPhone model with an Apple
Lightning™ connector, and enjoy it with Bose® quality sound. Its
proprietary acoustic design delivers a unique combination of small size
and proven performance. The convenient remote controls the system and
basic iPod or iPhone functions, including playlist navigation. It works
with and charges iPod and iPhone models with an Apple Lightning
connector, and auxiliary input lets you play other audio devices.

Shut out the world and lose yourself in your music—or let the world in.
It’s your choice with the first in-ear noise cancelling headphones from Bose. The QuietComfort® 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones let you
enjoy better sound every day, everywhere you go. Turn on noise
cancelling to reduce surrounding distractions and focus on your music.
Or, at the touch of a button, activate Aware mode to hear what’s
happening around you. Proprietary StayHear®+ tips provide a soft, secure
fit. The inline microphone and remote let you switch easily to calls
and control of certain functions.

The SoundLink® Color speaker has a range of about 30 feet, so you can
enjoy your music out loud, without wires. It pairs with your
smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device. Voice prompts talk you through Bluetooth pairing, making it simple. And the speaker remembers the eight most
recent devices you've used, so reconnecting is even easier. It provides
up to 8 hours of music from its rechargeable lithium-ion battery
(charger included). Auxiliary input enables you to connect to other
audio sources, like a tablet or MP3 player.

This Roros blanket is made from 100% pure new Norwegian wool. All of the wool is selected from sheep grazing fresh Norwegian mountain pastures, ensuring soft, airy and comfortable blankets that are robust enough to remain beautifully functional for many years.

Pharmgate is proud to donate a Grizzly 75 custom cooler, made to the same high standards as all Grizzly coolers. These coolers are great for all occasions in the field or at home. Grizzly coolers come with a lifetime warranty. Enjoy your Pharmgate Grizzly 75 at all events where you need items to stay cool!

No liquid smoke added here! This bacon is smoked and cured the way it should be, with thicker cuts and meatier flavor. Sourced from Midwest farms, our bacon makes every dish better. Each case (there will be two up for bid) contains 30 1-pound packages of bacon, and will be shipped directly to the winning bidder after the auction.

Beautiful Hampshire boar bookends sculpted in clay by Carol Herden - hand-cast in cold cast porcelain and then individually hand painted. One bookend features the AASV logo; the other displays the veterinary staff. A handsome display on your desktop or bookshelf! We will have two sets of bookends up for bid.

This artwork is handmade by Old West Cedar Mill, a family-owned business located in Yukon, Oklahoma. Each piece of art is handmade. The custom frames are made of Oklahoma Red Aromatic Cedar. They are started from raw logs, trimmed to size, molded and stained on site. The Veterinarian's Prayer and accompanying artwork is laser branded on cowhide.

This basket includes some memorabilia from Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company! Known for their award-winning Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, the basket features two coasters and three glasses, a bottle of Pearse Lyons Reserve whiskey, a bottle of Town Branch bourbon and a bottle of their famous Bluegrass Sundown, a dark roasted coffee infused with Kentucky bourbon.

In support of our wonderful pork industry, Zoetis is donating a 12-month membership to Bacon Freak's Bacon of the Month Club. Here's what Bacon Freak says about it: "Who says you have to choose only one kind of bacon? That's just ridiculous. You should be able to try every flavor! The Bacon of the Month Club delivers two different packs of bacon to your door every month. Yes, it's true. No need to pinch yourself; you're not dreaming. Imagine getting gourmet bacon delivered to your door. Yeah, we've read your mind and we're bringing you the bacon. Hog heaven is right here, in this bacon-tastic club. The bacon club delivers the best artisan bacon. Our bacon is hand-rubbed with spices like Cajun, Apple Cinnamon,
Jalepeno, Honey BBQ, Maple, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Bourbon, Sun-Dried
Tomato, Pepper, and good ol' Hickory Smoked. It's dry-cured in a
traditional method, so when you cook a pound of bacon, you get a pound
of bacon. It doesn't shrink and splatter when you cook it. Items are
shipped in a secure box with ice to ensure freshness and optimum
delicious flavor."

Just in time for this year's AASV event, Custom Swine Chainsaw Art by Chainsaw Mama! Faye Braaten, master carver from Loveland, Colorado, will be making this one-of-a-kind masterpiece for the AASV event. We've provided Faye (aka "Chainsaw Mama") with some of our favorite photos of our favorite animal ... a pig, of course! Faye will be carving the item (approximately 3' wide by 3' tall), which will arrive on-site just in time for this year's event. Since her items are one-of-a-kind, even Chainsaw Mama didn't know exactly how it would turn out, but - ta da! - here's a photo of the finished work of art! We invite you to visit Faye's website to view additional pieces of her amazing art, produced with a piece of wood and her sculpting tool of choice, a chainsaw: www.chainsawmama.com.

Retail value: $450 and we'll even add in the shipping cost within the U.S.